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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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HR Forum Scheduled for May 3
The Office of Human Resources will host its next HR Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, as a Microsoft Teams live event. Please install Microsoft Teams prior to joining. If you need assistance, contact the OIT Help Desk. Please refer to the agenda:
- Welcome
- Guest presentations
- Upcoming eProcurement training opportunity
- Callier Center hearing services
- HR updates
- Benefits Flash: Hearing services in medical plans
- Talent Development: Crucial conversations
- FY24 classified salary ranges and merit
- Bright Leaders Program
- Staffing update
- Forum feedback survey responses
- Q&A and closing comments
Join the HR Forum and share this link with your colleagues. Send your HR Forum questions to hrforum@utdallas.edu.
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Staff Council Meeting Set for May 10
Staff Council will discuss council and University initiatives at its general meeting, 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 10. Staff, faculty and students are welcome to attend. For meeting agendas, minutes and more information, visit the Staff Council website.
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Annual Eligibility Notice for Retirement Plans
Whenever you’re ready to start saving for your future, The University of Texas Retirement Program offers two powerful tools to get you where you want to be. The UTSaver 403(b) and the UTSaver 457(b) offer more options than ever to help you secure your financial future. Read the eligibility notice.
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Asian American Pacific Islander ERG Launch, Heritage Lunch Celebration
The Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group at UT Dallas will launch at an AAPI Heritage Month Lunch Celebration on Tuesday, May 9.
If you are interested, please join the AAPI Teams Channel (code is tws75h2) and RSVP for the event by Friday, May 5.
For more information, email Gloria Shenoy.
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May 18 Is Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a worldwide event that brings awareness to the importance of digital access and inclusion. As part of this effort, Office of Communications’ University Web Services is available to consult with UTD offices and academic departments on how to ensure their public websites meet accessibility requirements and follow best practices. To schedule a consultation with the web accessibility coordinator, email Christy Glaze.
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New Outdoor Fitness Area Opens May 4
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UT Dallas and National Fitness Campaign recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor gym and digital wellness programming to campus.
The Fitness Court Studio, located southwest of the Activity Center, will open on Thursday, May 4, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. It is the first of its kind in Texas.
The studio is twice the size of a standard fitness court and can be used for classes such as yoga and Pilates, as well as group and individual workouts. Users are encouraged to download the free Fitness Court App.
The UT Dallas community is invited to attend the launch event, part of Stressbusters week, to try out the Fitness Court Studio. For more information on events during Stressbusters, visit stressbusters.utdallas.edu or contact University Recreation at 972-883-7461.
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Employee Wellness Events & News
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and UT Dallas will host Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 8, in AD 2.216. Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Register for the MHFA training. For more information, see the Mental Health First Aid flyer (pdf).
Training is provided by LifePath Systems. For additional training opportunities, visit LifePath Systems on Eventbrite.
Omada Webinar
Blue Cross Blue Shield will host a webinar to discuss Omada and how to build healthy habits from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 10. Omada may help you reach your health goals — like losing weight and gaining energy. You’ll get private, personal support from a health coach to make small, simple changes to the way you eat, move, sleep and manage stress. Register for the Omada webinar.
Resolving Conflict, May EAP Newsletter
Conflict is a natural part of life brought on by our different beliefs, experiences and values. If not managed carefully, however, conflict can harm relationships. Handling discord at minor levels may lessen greater risks such as divorce and violence. Deer Oaks EAP can help you with steps to resolve conflicts.
The top headlines in this month’s EAP Newsletter (pdf) include:
- On-demand Seminar: Are You a Good Listener? Available starting Tuesday, May 16 — This session will discuss the benefit of being a good listener and share practical tips on how to become a better listener at work and at home.
- Practice Listening Skills
- Resolving Conflict Constructively and Respectfully
- The Effects of Children’s Mental Health on Parents
Visit Deer Oaks EAP and enter utdallas for the username and password to access the online seminar.
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North Texas Business Expansions and Relocations
In the first of a two-part series, the latest issue of The Connection (pdf) focuses on some of the big regional expansion and relocation project wins of 2022. From data centers to the factories of the future, this past year was defined by the innovative spirit that helps make North Texas one of the best places in the world to do business.
For more information on how UT Dallas and our local economy affect each other, please contact the F&ED Economic Development team. You also can subscribe to biweekly updates with the latest analysis and news from the Economic Development team.
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Dr. Richard Golden and Dr. Mitch Elkind
Center for BrainHealth Events
Frontiers of BrainHealth: Inferring Causal Relationships from Observational Data Sets, noon to 1 p.m., Friday, May 5, Center for BrainHealth (CBH) — Structural causal models (SCMs) are powerful tools for identifying confounding factors and may, in some cases, lead to causal inferences from observational data sets. In this talk, Dr. Richard Golden, professor of cognitive science in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at UT Dallas, discusses how SCMs can support statistical data analyses and machine learning methods for health services research. Lunch will be served. Register for Frontiers of BrainHealth.
The Heart-Brain-Mind Connection, 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 11 — What does science tell us about the connection between heart health and brain health? As a practicing neurologist who is also the chief clinical science officer at the American Heart Association, Dr. Mitch Elkind is a leading authority and trusted voice on enhancing well-being by building healthy hearts and brains. Presented by series sponsor KERA and event sponsor The Container Store.
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Office of Research and Innovation Event
OPM Back to the Basics, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 11 — Learn how the Office of Post-Award Management can support departmental assistants. During this informative session, OPM staff will discuss how to set up your viewer for Budget Overview on Sponsored Projects, travel and IDT processing, budget revisions and much more. For more information, email Arietha Lafayette.
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Reminder
Create Team UTD Shirt for Corporate Challenge
Richardson Corporate Challenge is celebrating 25 years this fall. Create the Team UTD T-shirt. The winning design will receive a prize! Please submit designs by Friday, June 2.
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About this Newsletter
Intercom is the official University-wide newsletter for UT Dallas faculty and staff members. This periodic publication is designed to provide University employees with valuable information necessary for the workplace, as well as community news that supports the University’s mission. Visit the Intercom website for guidelines about content and submissions.
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